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How to make decisions in the gray areas of life.
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Many people know what to believe and why to hold to those beliefs. But the majority of them don’t know how to do when it comes to the countless decisions we must make that the Bible doesn’t specifically address.
Chasing Elephants carefully examines the biblical subject of freedom in Christ. Taking into account values, priorities, accountability, and cultural issues, Author Brent Crowe extracts a set of principles to act as a theology of belief for the seemingly gray areas of life.
With these principles as a guide, you will be prepared to handle the moral or ethical decisions you will face in life.
Other Links of Interest:
Hear Brent on How Christians should interact with US culture (scroll to 11/8/2010)
Chasing Elephants
ISBN-13:
9781615211210
Trim Size: 6 x 9
Cover: Paperback
192
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$14.99
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thank you
I cannot thank Brent enough for shedding so much light on the issues that our teenage/adult children face today. The grid through which we need to test our convictions were so easy to understand. All their lives, my kids were told what to think and why to think it, by teachers, pastors, and us, their parents. They never really took ownership of their convictions. This book has changed the way my husband and I respond and counsel our kids on issues they deal with in life beyond the church circle. It has changed the way we view the world around us and the people around us. Freedom in Christ, what a concept!! I love it, I am a changed person. We have always had a Biblical world view, but now it is truly a Christ-centered view.
Thank you Brent. I would recommend this book for any parent, teacher, youth leader or lay person wanting to grow in the grace and freedom of the gospel of Jesus Christ!!
Posted by
Cathy Carpinello
on
8/6/2011 6:03:27 PM
Great guidance on dealing with the elephant in the room
Every felt sure about how you stand on basic Christian topics,but maybe have a discussion on the computer or in real life and find yourself, asking yourself, "Are you sure you really know how you feel about a challenging topic".
As shared by the publisher's description, "Many people know what to believe and why to hold to those beliefs. But the majority of them don't know how to do when it comes to the countless decisions we must make that the Bible doesn't specifically address.
Chasing Elephants carefully examines the biblical subject of freedom in Christ. Taking into account values, priorities, accountability, and cultural issues, Author Brent Crowe extracts a set of principles to act as a theology of belief for the seemingly gray areas of life.
With these principles as a guide, you will be prepared to handle the moral or ethical decisions you will face in life.
Broken down into really two parts, "Chasing Elephants" begins with a discussion of often hard to controversial topics that often not only come up for discussion, but are controversial enough to cause heated discussions and with careful skill, the author, Brent Crowe, shares how to carefully navigate tricky topics that for many, its easier to avoid than to address.
Brent Crowe's writing style is very effective, because its not written in a way that can be seen as wishy-washy nor can it be seen as worldy or taking sides, but carefully seeks to create a balance of, this is what the world is like and what the average Christian is likely to encounter and what does Scripture has to say about often difficult topics.
The strong points for this book is that the author achieves his purpose by not only asking what is freedom in Christ,but it really challenges Christians to explore and understand from a Scriptural point of view what our Father in Heaven is trying to convey.
The book is something I would recommend to Christians who seek to walk the fence or find themselves, often unsure of what to think or how to approach difficult topics, while at the same time, how to apply biblical principles to the "elephants standing in the room".
Some of the weak points is that the first part of the book, seems to be a constant repetition of points, but I feel that the author is also trying to solidify what he is trying to share from a biblical viewpoint and instead of appearing to just touch and go on a subject, really impress on the reader, what he is trying to convey regarding having freedom in Christ and what isn't freedom in Christ.
A thought provoking book for those who like to be challenged or maybe being challenged by topical "elephants in the room", "Chasing Elephants" is well worth looking into.
Posted by
Sunflower Faith
on
6/1/2011 2:02:02 PM
Worthwhile!
Amidst the church at large there is often much controversy. From doctrinal debates to differing theological stances to the preferences regarding the color of the carpet much divisiveness has caused conflict to be a prevalent theme through time. What blight to the cause of Christ! What a sad reflection upon His death for sinners and His triumphant resurrection!
Based upon the premise of conflict already resounding throughout our Christian circles one might come to think that it would be best to avoid any slight of confrontation in beliefs and stance. But one who does not stand for something will fall for anything. It is crucial for the believer to stand firm upon the core truths of Scripture. But what about the areas of life for which the Bible does not specifically state how the believer ought to choose? We must understand that everything we do ought to be for the glory of God and to the glory of our Redeemer, but what if you are faced with a decision that really doesn’t hold to a moral absolute? Pastor Brent Crowe has tackled this thought in his book entitled, Chasing Elephants: Wrestling with the Gray Areas of Life.
In the first half of the book, the author writes on what it truly means to be free in Christ and how that plays out in a believer’s life. He writes on the dichotomy of those strong or weak in their faith and how their choices affect the other. Then in the second half, he addresses (without telling a believer how they ought to choose!) various “gray areas” such as social drinking, social networking, the Internet, entertainment and even assisting those in need. This is a topic that all must prayerfully address in their own life (and marriage or family!), so that one can wisely ascertain through biblical perspective how the Lord desires for them “to walk.” We then need to obey the Lord’s leading for our own life, while extending grace to others as they live how God is leading (ahem… I’m not talking about sinful living… we’re talking gray areas, though and attitude of grace needs to be extended to all as we share the message of salvation with all we encounter!). A worthwhile read.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Posted by
Elizabeth Bailey
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3/21/2011 10:23:41 AM
Good Discovery Resource
Chasing Elephants was an interesting read and took no time for me to get through it.
The main focus of the book - while we may know what we believe on the black and white topics of the Bible, there are many gray areas of life that require a little more research. Crowe begins his book with several introductory chapters, discussing such matters as freedom in Christ and grace, and then launches into chapter-length discussions of homosexuality, the cyber world, social drinking, entertainment and humanitarian efforts.
I found that I agreed with much of Crowe's arguments, and learned more about myself -- and was even convicted in a few areas - in the process. I liked how he incorporated both Scripture and writings from other Christians as part of the discussion.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
John
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3/10/2011 2:52:12 PM
Enroute to Tackling the Biggest Elephant
I am so glad I read this book. This book may be light, but its contents are weighty. After turning the last page, my first word is "WOW!" Three things impress me about the book. Firstly, it clearly lays out the author s understanding of true freedom, grace in Christ, and the need to move beyond the why of belief to the how to believe. Secondly, it boldly tackles important contemporary issues that many Christians tend to shy away from, using 16 HOW-TO-BELIEVE templates. Thirdly, it pushes believers to be more Christ-focused, to see all things, boundaries, freedom, law, and cultural constraints as pointers to know Christ and to make Christ known.
At first, my temptation is to rush through the five contemporary issues of homosexuality, cyber world, social drinking, entertainment and humanitarian efforts. I am glad I restrained myself, and stuck to the author's game plan. The first five foundational chapters are core to understanding how contemporary issues need to be tackled. The book is wonderfully quotable, and is packed with wise quips on Christian living and social responsibility. Toward the end, after the last elephant has been tackled, I cannot help but feel that there is another elephant that the author is subtly trying to hint to Christian readers, and the Church at large. This may very well be the biggest elephant of all: PROCRASTINATION about Christ's mission to the world.
"For all of us, freedom in Christ is the door of opportunity to doing something significant for the kingdom." (160)
Indeed, many of us like to talk about grace. Yet, the essence of true grace demands more from us. One is only truly free, when one serves all joyfully out of pure gratitude to God s grace in Christ. I am so glad to have read this book, and strongly recommends this to any Christian desiring to grow in Christ.
conrade
5 stars of 5.
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I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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Conrade Yap
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1/25/2011 1:58:02 AM
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